ROME, Feb. 4 (Xinhua) -- The 23rd round of the Italian Football League continued on the 4th, and Inter Milan defeated Juventus 1-0 at home with the opponent's "own goal" in the "national derby".
This game is also a battle for the top spot in the standings. At the beginning of the game, the two sides attacked and defended each other, and Inter had more momentum and more shots on goal. In the 37th minute, the deadlock on the field was broken by an "own goal", Inter player Barella sent a cross, Juventus defender Gatti accidentally knocked the ball into his own goal, Inter led 1:0.
In the second half, Calhanoglu hit the post with a 58th-minute shot that almost extended Inter's lead. The hosts then created a couple of good chances, but they were all saved by Juventus goalkeeper Szczesny. In the end, Inter won at home and led the table with a game in hand, four points ahead of second-placed Juventus.
Atalanta beat Lazio 3-1 at home on the same day. Pasalic took the lead in the 16th minute and De Ketelaere scored twice to seal the win for the home side. After the win, Atalanta is in fourth place in the standings.
In the other two matches, Napoli won 2-1 at home to Hellas Verona and Torino drew 0-0 at home to Salernitana. (ENDS).